Library
Assistant, Sharon Public Library
Duties/Description:
The Sharon Public Library is looking for
an upbeat, cheerful and flexible person to
fill the position of library assistant. This
is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week position
including Thursday evenings and every other
Saturday. The job offers full benefits.
The library assistant will staff both the
adult and children's circulation desks. Duties
include: checking materials in and out; assisting
patrons in the use of the library facilities;
answering and directing telephone calls; assisting
patrons in registering for library cards;
assisting patrons with issues they may have
with their library account; processing overdue
notices; collecting fines; other tasks of
a similar nature as necessary.
In addition, library assistants are encouraged
to contribute any talents, skills, or interests
they may have in fulfilling the library's
mission.
Qualifications:
Associate's degree or a combination of coursework
and experience equivalent to a two-year degree,
a bachelor's degree being preferred; experience
working with the general public in a customer
service oriented setting. Prior library experience
is desireable. Basic computer skills. Ability
to work as part of a team.
Salary: $18.42 to $21.79
in ten steps.
Closing Date: Monday, February
1, 2010
Send:
Please send a cover letter and a resume to:
Barbra Nadler, Director by e-mail to bnadler@ocln.org
or
by regular mail to:
Barbra Nadler, Director
Sharon Public Library
11 North Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
Date Posted: January 25, 2010
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Library
Director, Sandwich Public Library
Duties/Description:
Sandwich, MA, a Cape Cod community of 23,000,
seeks a library director who will exercise
overall administrative and operational management
of the Sandwich Public Library and Archives.
Oversee a highly dedicated and competent
library staff and volunteers, maintain high
levels of service excellence, and ensure compliance
to MBLC standards and state certification
requirements.
Manage the preparation, oversight and reporting
of a budget that relies on public, private,
and philanthropic funding.
Collaborate with diverse library, school,
town and community groups to cultivate and
deliver exciting programs that promote reading
and cultural awareness. Promote library activities
and participate in professional meetings,
councils and committees.
Manage all aspects of technology-related
library functions, both internal and consortium
related.
Maintain and enhance the library's historic
physical plant, and effect long-range plans
to open a new branch location.
Collaborate with library trustees to develop
short and long-range plans for the library.
Work with energy, enthusiasm and creativity
to make the Sandwich Public Library a vital,
relevant and exciting place to learn and grow.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate must have an MLS
from an ALA accredited program and a minimum
of five years of increasing supervisory and
administrative responsibility. The candidate
should demonstrate a track record and enthusiasm
for fund raising and grant writing, hands-on
knowledge of library best practices and technologies,
and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
skills, plus acumen for engaging with town
and community leaders.
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $80,000
Closing Date - Open until filled.
Send:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest
and resume to:
HR Department
Town of Sandwich
130 Main Street
Sandwich, MA 02563
e-mail: mbuckner@townofsandwich.net
Date Posted: January 22, 2010
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Interim
Part-time Director, Bridgewater Public Library
The Bridgewater Public Library Board of Trustees
is seeking a part-time, interim library director
with an emphasis on creativity, energy and
strong management/leadership skills. Together
with the library trustees staff the director
must be determined to restore full operation
of the Bridgewater Public Library.
Qualifications: Completion
of a Master's degree in Library Science from
an American Library Association (ALA) accredited
school and experience preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with
experience.
Resumes currently being accepted for the
position that starts immediately. Review of
applications begins February 1, 2010. Position
is open until filled. To apply, please send
resume and cover letter to:
Search Committee
Attention: Janet B. Dye
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
e-mail: j5dye@comcast.net
Date Posted: January 20, 2010
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Library
Director, Town of Wareham
Personnel Plan Grade
11--$60,059-$76,081
The Town of Wareham has an opening for a
library director to administer, supervise,
and direct all activities of library services
and other related work as required. Plans
and supervises the operation of the library
programs and procedures, oversees and monitors
staffing, assigns personnel and develops work
schedules, maintains personnel records, and
conducts house training of librarians, support
staff and volunteers. Prepares and monitors
library budget, oversees payroll and payment
of bills, and prepares special grants for
library funding. Performs functions associated
with a public library as required or as the
situation dictates, including possibly filling
in as reference librarian or at the circulation
desk.
Master’s degree in library science from an
ALA accredited library school; five years
of progressively responsible experience in
library administration; state certification
by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners,
or any equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Please submit letter and resume to the Town
Administrator, Memorial Town Hall, 54 Marion
Road, Wareham, MA 02571 by 4:30PM on Wednesday,
January 27, 2010, or by e-mail to: administration@wareham.ma.us
. Full job description available by e-mail.
EEO/AA.
Date Posted: January 4,
2010
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Temporary
Archival Consultant, Town of Hingham
MASTER PLANNING FOR THE TOWN OF HINGHAM,
MA HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
The following is a temporary archival consulting
opportunity with the Town of Hingham, MA:
Pursuant to the General Laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, including without limitation,
M.G.L c. 30B, the Town of Hingham (the "Town")
seeks proposals from qualified consultants
to produce a comprehensive master plan for
the historical collections held by the Town
of Hingham's participating departments and
agencies. The participating departments and
agencies are:
The Hingham Historical Society (HHS), the
Hingham Public Library (HPL), the Town Clerk's
Office (TCO), the Hingham School Department
(HSD), and the Hingham Historical Commission
(HHC). The project scope shall include the
production of a prioritized, multi-year master
plan for the cataloging and preservation of
the historical manuscripts, monographs and
photographic collections held by the Project's
participating institutions. The master plan
solicited through this RFP will guide the
participants' decisions relative to making
such documents accessible to the public by
creating appropriate finding aids, addressing
preservation problems, and taking measures
to improve preservation storage conditions.
As a prelude to the master planning work,
each participating institution has undertaken
a qualified Preservation Survey. The Preservation
Surveys provide specific recommendations for
the preservation/conservation of collections
and the maintenance of appropriate physical
environments to support the survival of the
collections over time. These studies will
be furnished to the successful proposer upon
or shortly after engagement, and the Preservation
Surveys' findings dated February 2 through
5, 2009 must be integrated with a Final Report
[the Master Plan.]
Specific tasks involved in preparing a Final
Report may include but should not be limited
to the following: identifying and describing
the collections held, recommending archival
cataloging and/or finding aid systems for
the records of each collection; preparing
budget estimates for each phase of work for
each participating institution.
A Final Report [the Master Plan] to be presented
to the Town shall be prepared fully describing
the work accomplished at each institution.
In all cases, this description shall include
recommendations and budget estimates for on-going
creation of access to and preservation of
each institution's archival/historical collections
by the staff of each institution. The Master
Plan must include an appendix listing relevant
potential governmental and non-governmental
funding assistance for undertaking the work
described in the Final Report. Available funding
and the Master Plan findings will guide future
phases of work by the respective participants.
A copy of the Proposal Documents may be obtained
at the Business Office, Hingham Public Library,
66 Leavitt St. Hingham, MA 02043, or by submitting
a written request to the Hingham Public Library
Business Office beginning at 9:00 A.M. EST
on Monday, January 4, 2010 and thereafter
Monday through Thursday, exclusive of holidays,
between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
EST. Interested prospective applicants may
receive a copy of the RFP via e-mail by contacting
allenj@hingham-ma.com
.
Responses are due by NOON on Wednesday, February
10, 2010.
Reminder: Responses must be submitted to
the Selectmen's Office, Hingham Town Hall,
210 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043.
See Section V of the RFP for details.
DO NOT RETURN PROPOSALS TO THE LIBRARY.
Date Posted: January 4,
2010
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Director,
Walpole Public Library
Duties: The Walpole Public
Library Board of Trustees is seeking a new
library director with proven abilities and
a strong dedication to administer and manage
the functions, activities and operations of
the library. The town of Walpole is in the
process of building a new 32,000 square foot
library with a target date opening in 2012.
Walpole is 17 miles south of Boston with a
population of 24,265.
Qualifications: A master’s
degree in library science from an ALA accredited
program and a minimum of five years of increasingly
responsible administrative library experience
including a minimum of three years supervisory
experience. Essential attributes and skills
include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm;
superior written and oral communications ability;
demonstrated success in effectively promoting
library services to the community; political
acumen; collaborative and consensus-building
skills; building skills; and a thorough knowledge
of current trends and “best practices” for
library service. Proven success working effectively
with a policy-making board, unions, and collaboratively
with Walpole town officials is desirable.
See: www.walpolelibrary.org
for a complete job description and responsibilities.
Salary: commensurate with experience
Position Starts July 1, 2010.
Resumes currently being accepted until February
28, 2010.
Send: Send a resume, letter
of interest and your professional goals to:
Search Committee
Attn: Janyce Nareski Goba
Walpole Public Library
65 Common Street
Walpole , MA 02082
Or e-mail to:
WPLSearchCommittee@gmail.com
Date Posted: December 30,
2009
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Library
Director, Dartmouth Public Libraries
Our preferred candidate will be an experienced,
community-focused, goal-oriented, energetic,
strategic leader with demonstrated communication,
management and fiscal skills. The candidate
will oversee a dedicated and talented staff
in a library supported by active and engaged
volunteer organizations. The director supports
the mission of the Dartmouth Public Libraries
to offer our citizens an opportunity to learn,
enjoy, and experience the world through access
to a wide variety of materials, programs,
and services. The director must have excellent
customer service and public relations skills
with the ability to work effectively with
a library board, library fundraising groups,
and a variety of local government and other
community agencies and organizations.
Dartmouth, Massachusetts (population 33,000,)
is a beautiful oceanside community boasting
several beaches, a state university and a
law school. It is in close proximity to Cape
Cod, Boston, and Providence.
Qualifications:
Completion of a Master's degree in Library
Science from an American Library Association
(ALA) accredited school, and a minimum of
five years' experience in a public library
in an increasingly responsible supervisory
and/or administrative position; substantial
experience in public services.
Salary:
Range $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with
experience. To review complete job description,
please visit: www.dartmouthpubliclibraries.org
To apply, send a cover letter and resume
no later than February 28, 2010 to:
Chair, Library Board of Trustees
c/o Kathryn Murphy Aisenberg
P.O. Box P-113
Dartmouth, MA 02748
e-mail: DartTrustees@sailsinc.org
Date Posted: December 14,
2009
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